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Multi-award winning radio station with music, chat, news, sport, weather and traffic for the North West of Northern Ireland
Derry/Londonderry
Joined May 2010
This video of a nurse singing to Nellie Barr in Altnagelvin Hospital has gone viral. Our reporter @Dean_Journalist has been speaking to Nellie's grandson and the singing nurse, Brittany McArthur. Full interview on News at One at 13.25pm.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has become the first local authority in Northern Ireland to offer free sanitary products in its public buildings.
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'It was horrendous. It was possibly the worst threat I have ever received'. Journalist @trishdevlin is taking a case to the Police Ombudsman over online threats to her & her new-born son. She believes there has been a 'lack of an investigation' in to the source of the threat.
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Breaking: Councillors have voted unanimously in favour of renaming Brandywell Stadium after the late Ryan McBride. More to follow.
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We can confirm the desperately sad news that our dear colleague Anita Robinson, has died in hospital in Belfast. So many in the Radio Foyle family are saddened today. Anita was a one off and our heartfelt sadness is with daughter Sarah, and Anita's wide circle of friends.
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Today marks three years since the Northern Ireland Executive collapsed.
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Thousands of people have joined the families of those killed on Bloody Sunday to re-trace the steps of the original civil right's march in Derry, fifty years on. Tune into BBC Radio Foyle from 7am tomorrow for the coverage of events. 📻
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A college student from Derry has used an animation project to tell of his grandad’s battle against Covid-19 and the NHS staff who saved his life.
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A former British soldier, known as Soldier F, will stand trial for two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday.
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Lyra McKee, 29, was shot dead after a night of rioting in Derry. Fr Joe Gormley told us this morning that the Easter Commemoration Parade has been cancelled on Monday. He spoke to Elaine McGee after anointing Lyra last night.
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You've probably just finished watching the season two premiere of #DerryGirls. What did you make of it? 📺
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Starting tomorrow on the Breakfast Show, Sean Friars tells the remarkable story of how he went from playing with Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, to a life of addiction which cost him his career. He has since come full circle, and now works with other addicts as a counsellor.
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St Cecilia's College named as UK secondary school of the year
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Sinn Fein MP @ElishaMcC_SF has posed the question - If a direct train from Derry to Dublin can happen for the Pope's visit, why can it not be done all of the time?. What are your thoughts?
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Pat Hume, wife of former SDLP leader John Hume, said Ivan Cooper "was the embodiment of the non-violent and non-sectarian movement for change that was the campaign for civil rights. His commitment and courage and his desire and determination to tackle these issues never waned."
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Victims campaigner Jon McCourt is to be awarded the freedom of Derry City and Strabane.
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.@Channel4 has confirmed that there will be a second series of #DerryGirls - before the second episode even airs.
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BBC Northern Ireland is planning to close thirty-six posts in an attempt to make over two million pounds of savings. The proposals include cutting almost all of BBC Radio Foyle's news output and putting all its radio news journalists at risk.
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Up next on Breakfast we talk to the Derry personal trainer helping addicts to stay sober. 📻 Read More:
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The @bbcradioulster and @BBCRadioFoyle presenter Sean Coyle has announced that he's leaving the BBC after 35 years. He hosted his final Sean Coyle Show from the BBC Radio Foyle studios on Friday
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'Nurses are absolutely exhausted'. @patcullen9, @RCN_NI tells the Breakfast Show that nurses are regularly working beyond their 12 hours shifts and the lockdown is needed to help the 'fragile' health system. Listen back on @BBCSounds
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Coming up after 8:15 on today's Breakfast Show, footballer Josh Daniels opens up about coping with the loss five members of his family in the Buncrana Pier tragedy
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It's been a tough week for Derry. There's been one bomb attack and three security alerts in less than 48 hours. But on tomorrow's Breakfast Show we want to move on and celebrate our home and its people and highlight why it's such a great place. What do you love about Derry?
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Few footballers in the world achieve legendary status but Paddy McCourt is one of them ⚽️. Tomorrow morning on The Breakfast Show, we bring you an extensive interview with McCourt who hung up his boots at the weekend. Here he is talking about his @DerryCityFC experience 🏆
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Derry has officially been declared a United Nations International City of Peace at a ceremony in the Guildhall.
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‘Winning is all that matters’. Man of the match Brian Maher reacts to @derrycityfc 3-1 win away to Dundalk to move second in the table @BBCSPORTNI
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A man who completed 10 Ironman triathlons in 10 days for local charities is to be awarded freedom of the city of Derry.
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The singer/songwriter and BBC broadcaster, Eamon Friel, has died. His family have announced that he passed away this morning after a short illness. In recent years he presented Songbook with Eamon Friel on BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Radio Ulster.
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Derry Girls - set here in the city against the back drop of the Troubles - makes its debut on Channel 4 tonight. We'll speak to two of the cast before 9, so get your Qs in for Nicola Couglan and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell.
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REACTION: Match winner and birthday boy Danny Mullen spoke to @ericwhite80 after @derrycityfc dramatic 2-1 win over St. Pat’s @BBCSPORTNI
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A sign left by one of the people gathered at Guildhall Square at the vigil for journalist Lyra McKee. A crowd gathered for a moment of silence at 1pm followed by a round of applause as her funeral takes place in Belfast.
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There has been a 70% reduction in the Covid-19 infection rate in the Derry and Strabane council area six weeks after restrictions were introduced
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A reminder that North West Today will now air at the new time of 08:00 to 09:00 each weekday, starting from Monday morning. We hope you can join us. 📻🎙️🎧
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Congratulations @markyptweets on your Silver award in the Local/Regional Speech Broadcaster of the Year category in the Irish Radio Awards #IMROS21
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The family of Sammy Devenny who died after he was attacked by police 50 years ago has renewed calls for files about his death to be released.
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Celtic Woman singer, Mairead Carlin, is calling on people who lost loved ones to #COVID19 to get in touch. The Derry woman and her husband are willing to record and send music for free to make funerals more special. Hear her interview with @Dean_Journalist at 8.20am tomorrow.
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The red carpet's been rolled out and the #DerryGirls are in town. It's the second series premiere tonight. We'll have lots of coverage on tomorrow morning's Breakfast Show on @BBCRadioFoyle 📻
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BBC Radio Foyle just won local station of the year at the @IMRORadioAwards Thanks to all our listeners. #IMRO18
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'My kids go to games and they hear the abuse I receive. I just don't want to explain to them why it's happening and what it's about.' @stokecity & @FAIreland winger James McClean tells the Breakfast Show he considered retiring due to 9 years of sectarian abuse from the terraces.
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“We have to be ambitious…we have the capabilities to go through.”.As @derrycityfc set off for Kazakhstan this morning for their Europa Conference League qualifier against Tobol, manager Ruaidhri Higgins speaks to @ericwhite80
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Job done! In his first season in charge Kenny Shiels steers @derrycityfc back to European football.
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The Breakfast Show has aired for the final time after more than a decade on the airwaves.
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Heard the one about the hypnotised hen? 🐔 . On The Air is back! Starting Monday, you can watch it on BBC 1 NI at 10.35pm for a whole week as part of BBC Radio Foyle’s 40th birthday celebrations 🎉. All 29 episodes will be available via BBC iPlayer on September 6th #Foyle40
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A foggy #Derry this morning. Pic taken by Cheryl-Ann Elsie who was on a flight from #London. @CoDerryAirport
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The organisers of the Foyle Maritime Festival say it is expected to generate £4million pounds for the local economy. the week long festivalcost @dcsdcouncil up to £800k to host. More than 200,000 people attended the festival, according to council figures.
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REACTION: Hat-trick hero Pat Hoban spoke to @ericwhite80 after @derrycityfc 3-0 win over Waterford at Brandywell
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Former @DerryCityFC footballer Sean Hargan now uses exercise to help people living with cancer improve their well being. The Move More programme has just won a UK coaching award. We're talking to Sean after 0815 - you can read more herer -
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Jim McLaughlin, the only football manager to win all of Ireland's domestic trophies in a single season has received the freedom of the city. Much more on Breakfast tomorrow from 7am. 📻 Pics via @dcsdcouncil
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Derry schoolboy Manus Deery was 'totally innocent' when he was shot dead by the army in the Bogside almost 45 years ago, says coroner.
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Massive crowds have gathered to witness the weird and wonderful performances on show at Awakening The Walls.
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.@ericwhite80 wins sports broadcaster of the year (local/regional) #IMRO19.
Congratulations to @EricWhite80 of @BBCRadioFoyle on winning Sports Broadcaster of the Year (Local/Regional) #IMRO19
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Martin McGuinness: An Irish flag flies at half mast in Derry's Bogside area this afternoon.
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“It’s a massive win for us”. @derrycityfc up to third in the table after a 3-0 win over Drogheda United. We get reaction from City goalscorer @JMcG_96
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Sad news for all of us at BBC Northern Ireland this morning. Our colleague and friend Gerry Anderson has passed away.
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Former US President Bill Clinton has thanked a headteacher for her service to education as she became one of two teachers from Derry to win a national award.
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'I'm buzzing' - Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe talks with Eric White after his hat-trick in Derry's 4-1 victory against Cork at Turners Cross
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The @RCN_NI are out on strike today at Altnagelvin and across Northern Ireland over pay and staffing levels. More than 2,000 appointments and procedures have been cancelled. Listen in to the News at One for the latest updates @BBCSounds
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The former Bishop of Derry, Dr Edward Daly, has died. He was 82 and died in hospital with his family at his bedside.
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BBC Radio Foyle's Breakfast Show is the regional news programme of the year at the @IMRORadioAwards. Thanks to all of our listeners. #IMRO19.
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“I have no fear of it whatsoever. I’m completely confident in my own ability.” Former @DerryCityFC @DundalkFC and @ColeraineFC midfielder, Ruaidhrí Higgins speaking to the Breakfast Show about joining Stephen Kenny’s @FAIreland backroom team.
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Rescued bears from Lithuania, wolves, otters, foxes and monkeys! Tune in this afternoon for a special Mark Patterson Show report on the new Wild Ireland sanctuary in Donegal. Listen live or on BBC Sounds
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CONFIRMED: The new stand at Brandywell stadium will be named 'The Mark Farren stand' in memory of the former striker
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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to return next year, Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) has announced.
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Liam Coyle is hoping for a 5-0 scoreline tonight to celebrate his big birthday!. On behalf of everyone at @bbcradiofoyle, Dessie and Eric presented Liam with a cake at half time at the Brandywell.
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"It isn't normal, it is wrong and it isn't your fault." Alliance councillor @SorchaEastwood opens up to @BBCRadioFoyle about her domestic abuse ordeal as an 11 year old. She described proposed new legislation as 'life-changing' and urged victims not to suffer in silence.
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The thoughts of @derrycityfc skipper Patrick McEleney following their 0-0 draw with HB Tórshavn tonight
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Health workers and nurses at Altnagelvin and across Northern Ireland are staging industrial action in protest against pay and staffing levels which they say are "unsafe". We'll bring you the latest on the strike and the impact on services throughout the day on 📻 and online
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It’s our 40th birthday this year! In a new series a different presenter dives into our radio archive each week. Foyle at 40 starts this Friday 4.30pm on @BBCRadioFoyle with Joe Mahon. To celebrate we’ve been up to the attic and dusted off this piece of film! Recognise anyone?
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James Graham from @thetwilightsad reveals his favourite music, gigs, films and chats about the themes behind their latest album for this week's First and Last Loves. Plus lots of quality alternative music with @StephenMainline 📻 👇.
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New medical school for graduate level students will open at @UlsterUni Magee campus in Derry in September 2021. Get all of the reaction on @BBCRadioFoyle Breakfast Show tomorrow morning.
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Tune in to The Breakfast Show tomorrow from 7 am to hear from Alana Dalzell who became just the third woman to play North-West senior cricket as she helped Bready beat Strabane on Saturday!
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"We’re not here to get by, we’re here to win.".@DerryCityFC captain Patrick McEleney tells @ericwhite80 how the coming season may well be the most closely contested in years. Full coverage of the opening game against Drogheda United from 7.30pm this Friday on @BBCRadioFoyle
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Dozens of uplifting messages have been attached to the Foyle Bridge in Derry to help people with mental health issues. Full story on The Breakfast Show and @BBCNewsNI tomorrow.
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The Derry Pele Paddy McCourt has hung up his boots and this morning on The Breakfast Show, we bring you an extensive interview with former Derry, Celtic and NI star.Here he is talking about his @DerryCityFC experience 🏆 Listen online: 📻
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Restoring the train line between Derry and Portadown is one of the main recommendations made in an all-island review of the railway network.
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Former Derry City winger Michael Duffy has been added to the NI squad ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan
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Heather Noone from County Mayo is the first woman to pass the finish line. It was her first marathon ever!!! Time: 3:05:24 #walledcitymarathon
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The @derrycityfc manager Ruaidhrí Higgins has been speaking to @ericwhite80 ahead of their game against HB Torshavn in the Faroe Islands on Thursday. Live commentary of the Europa Conference League qualifier will be available on BBC Radio Foyle and @BBCSounds - KO is 19:00
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'I thank all the listeners of Radio Foyle' - Sean Coyle is back on the airwaves at 3pm today. He was talking with Richard and Elaine on the Breakfast Show. Listen back to the full interview.
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.@catkealey24 is a staff nurse at the intensive care unit in Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. She has taken the difficult decision to physically distance herself from her seven-year-old son Fiontán. She spoke with @Elaine_McGee10 on the Breakfast Show.
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Breaking: @ClipperRace will return to Derry as part of the 2017-2018 race. There were fears that it wouldn't because of funding issues. ⛵⛵🌊🌊
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The moment Shauna Cusack @SDLPlive was elected for Foyleside ✅ #LE19 .Three SDLP councillors from early results from @dcsdcouncil count. 1,243 votes in the third round. Quota was 1,227.
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"Jamie produced an absolute piece of magic"- Ruaidhri Higgins. The @derrycityfc boss was delighted after a dramatic late winner from Jamie McGonigle. The Candystripes were 2-1 victors over @ShamrockRovers at Brandywell. He spoke to @ericwhite80 .
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It is our 40th Birthday! 🎂🎈🎉 Throughout the day there will be special guests, live music and lots of archive and memories including a special documentary and an outside broadcast. The day will also be visualised on 📹 #Foyle40
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Creggan has seen loss from Covid-19, but some residents say it has also brought them together. The @OLTHLC has been supporting the community since the start of the pandemic. @McGrathDominic went to see how they have been coping. Report link in the comments on @bbcsounds 👇
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Derry Girls has been named best comedy at the Irish Film and Television Awards and its writer Lisa McGee named best comedy writer. @EndaMcClafferty caught up with Lisa shortly after her win
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"I wanted a break from football". Sean Friars had a promising career as a young footballer before his descent into alcoholism, addiction to prescription drugs and gambling. Hear the next part of his story on the Breakfast Show tomorrow from 7am.
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Incidences of domestic violence are the highest on record in Northern Ireland. On tomorrow's Breakfast Show we'll hear testimony from a survivor, the @PoliceServiceNI on the impact that lockdown may have had on the figures & from the Justice Minister, @naomi_long @WomensAidNI
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After 33 years service as a match day steward at Brandywell, Charles Tierney has retired. 'Nucker' was honoured with a civic reception on Tuesday night and tomorrow morning we'll hear from the man himself. Tune into The Breakfast Show from 0700 📻
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We just won radio station of the year at the 2015 @PPIRadioAwards AGAIN!!!. Well done team. #PPI15
http://t.co/Q6iu9kw8Za.
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